Türkiye honours Azerbaijani National Leader

The Turkish National Defence Ministry commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the passing of Azerbaijan’s National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, honouring him “with mercy and respect.”

In a statement shared on X, the ministry highlighted Aliyev’s enduring message of unity, quoting his words, “We are one nation, two states,” Caliber.Az reports.

The ministry emphasised that this legacy will be passed down through generations and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to remain “one and together with our Azerbaijani Turkish brothers.”

“Özgürlük ve bağımsızlık her milletin millî servetidir.” Haydar Aliyev

Can Azerbaycan’ın Millî Lideri merhum #HaydarAliyev’i vefatının 22’nci yılında rahmet ve saygıyla anıyoruz.

Merhum Aliyev’in “Biz bir millet, iki devletiz.” sözünü bir miras gibi nesilden nesile aktaracak,… pic.twitter.com/mpAFMmLBSv

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) December 12, 2025

By Sabina Mammadli